Abasha

Abasha (Georgian: აბაშა) is a town in the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region, located on the coastal plain about 20 km west of Senaki. It is an agricultural settlement surrounded by hazelnut orchards, tea plantations, and cornfields. The town is quiet and provincial, with a small central square, a church, and a market that serves the surrounding rural communities. The Abasha River flows through the outskirts.

By car

Abasha is on the road between Senaki (20 minutes) and Khobi (15 minutes), easily accessible from the E70 coastal highway.

By bus

Marshrutkas from Senaki and Khobi pass through Abasha regularly.

The town is compact and walkable. The countryside is accessible on foot via local roads.

The Abasha Museum of Local Lore has regional exhibits on Samegrelo culture and agriculture. The central Church of St George is the town's main landmark. The Abasha River embankment is pleasant for walks.

Explore the agricultural landscape by walking the country lanes between hazelnut groves. Visit the local market to see the daily produce trade.

Café Abasha near the market serves basic Georgian and Mingrelian food.

Mingrelian wine and local chacha.

• Budget: Guesthouses from 30 GEL.

Fresh hazelnuts in autumn, honey, and seasonal fruit and vegetables from the market.

• Senaki — 20 km east, transport junction and market town
• Khobi — 15 km west, medieval monastery complex
• Martvili Canyon — 40 km east, limestone gorge and boat rides
• Zugdidi — 40 km north, Dadiani Palace and botanical garden
• Poti — 30 km southwest, Black Sea port city